What is OCR and why does it matter?

OCR (Optical Character Recognition) converts scanned images into searchable, copyable text. Good OCR means you can search inside your scanned PDFs for specific words or phrases.

Should I scan to PDF or JPEG?

PDF for documents (supports multi-page, OCR, and smaller file sizes). JPEG for photos. Most scanners default to PDF, which is correct for paperwork.

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